Free-standing jumping device
An apparatus includes a support frame, a resilient member, a seat, and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion configured to be coupled to the support frame and a second end portion, opposite from the first end portion. The seat is configured to be coupled to the second end portion such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes multiple sleeves, each defining an opening therein. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first one of the sleeves and coupled to at least one of the seat and the support frame such that a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second one of the sleeves.
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This application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12/762,473, filed on 19 Apr. 2010 and entitled “Free-Standing Jumping Device”, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/403,192, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,727,076, filed on 13 Apr. 2006 and entitled “Free-Standing Jumping Device”, which is a continuation-in-part of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 11/209,036, now U.S. Pat. No. 7,438,644, filed on 23 Aug. 2005 and entitled “Free-Standing Jumping Device”, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 10/772,338, now U.S. Pat. No. 6,932,709, filed 6 Feb. 2004 and entitled “Free-Standing Jumping Device”. The disclosure of each of the aforementioned applications is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety.
BACKGROUNDThe invention relates generally to children's activity toys, and more particularly to children's jumpers and free-standing jumpers.
Swings, jumpers, bouncers and other similar devices are typically used to keep a child entertained and stimulated in a safe location. Additionally, such devices also provide an environment that promotes the development of a child's gross motor skills Known jumpers, however, are often inconvenient to use, difficult to store, and not adjustable to accommodate children of different sizes.
For example, some known jumpers can be suspended from an available structure, such as a doorframe. Such known jumpers, however, can impede movement of others through the doorway. Additionally, suitable doorframes are not always available or convenient. Moreover, such devices may not provide the level of security desired by some caretakers. Other known jumpers include a support frame from which a seat is suspended. Such known jumpers can be difficult to adjust to accommodate children of different sizes.
Thus, there is a need for a device that can be easily stored and moved. Also, a need exists for a jumper that is free-standing with a stable base and that is easily adjustable.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTIONChildren's jumping apparatuses are described herein. In one embodiment an apparatus includes a support frame, a resilient member, a seat, and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion configured to be coupled to the support frame and a second end portion, opposite from the first end portion. The seat is configured to be coupled to the second end portion such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes multiple sleeves, each defining an opening therein. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first one of the sleeves and to be coupled to at least one of the seat and the support frame such that a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second one of the sleeves, the second sleeve being different from the first sleeve.
Children's jumping apparatuses are described herein. In one embodiment an apparatus includes a support frame, a resilient member, a seat, and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion configured to be coupled to the support frame and a second end portion, opposite from the first end portion. The seat is configured to be coupled to the second end portion such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes a set sleeves, each defining an opening therein. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first sleeve from the set of sleeves and to be coupled to at least one of the seat and the support frame. In this manner, a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second sleeve from the set sleeves, the second sleeve being different from the first sleeve.
In some embodiments, the second end portion of the resilient member includes a set of sleeves and the seat includes an attachment portion having a top surface and a bottom surface. The attachment portion of the seat defines an opening between the top surface and the bottom surface. The second end portion of the resilient member is configured to be disposed within the opening such that at least one sleeve is disposed below the bottom surface. The retainer is configured to be removably coupled to the bottom surface of the attachment portion. In this manner, the position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing a portion of the retainer within the desired sleeve.
In some embodiments, the first end portion of the resilient member includes a set of sleeves and the support frame includes an attachment member having a first surface and a second surface. The attachment member defines an opening between the first surface and the second surface. The first end portion of the resilient member is configured to be disposed within the opening such that at least one sleeve is disposed adjacent the first surface. The retainer is configured to be removably coupled to the first surface of the attachment member. In this manner, the position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing a portion of the retainer within the desired sleeve.
In yet other embodiments, an apparatus includes a support frame, a resilient member, a seat and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion, a second end portion and a central portion located between the first end portion and the second end portion. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes a set of sleeves, each defining an opening therein. The central portion of the resilient member is configured to cooperate with the support frame. For example, in some embodiments, a portion of the central portion of the resilient member is configured to be disposed within a portion of the support frame. The seat is configured to be coupled to the first end portion of the resilient member and the second end portion of the resilient member such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first sleeve from the set of sleeves and to be coupled to the seat. In this manner, a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second sleeve from the set of sleeves.
In yet other embodiments, an apparatus includes a seat, a support frame, a resilient member and a retainer. The resilient member has a first end portion, a second end portion and a central portion located between the first end portion and the second end portion. At least one of the first end portion and the second end portion includes a set of sleeves, each defining an opening therein. The first end portion and the second end portion are configured to be coupled to the support frame while the central portion is configured to be coupled to the seat such that the seat is suspended from the support frame by the resilient member. A portion of the retainer is configured to be disposed within a first sleeve from the plurality of sleeves and coupled to the support frame such that a position of the seat relative to the support frame is adjustable by disposing the portion of the retainer within a second sleeve from the plurality of sleeves.
In yet other embodiments, an apparatus includes a support frame, a first resilient member, a second resilient member, a child support member and a seat. The support frame has a first and a second A-shaped frame portion, each having a first leg, a second leg and an apex. The second A-shaped frame portion is spaced laterally from the first A-shaped frame portion. The support frame has a ground-engaging portion configured to be coupled to each of the first and the second A-shaped frame portions. The first resilient member has a first end portion coupled to at least one of the first leg and the second leg of the first frame portion substantially spaced beneath the apex of the first frame portion and a second end portion opposite from the first end portion. The second resilient member has a first end portion coupled to at least one of the first leg and the second leg of the second frame portion substantially spaced beneath the apex of the second frame portion and a second end portion opposite from the first end portion. The child support member is configured to be coupled to the second end portion of the first resilient member and the second end portion of the second resilient member such that the child support member is suspended from the first frame portion and the second frame portion by the resilient members. The seat is rotatably coupled to the child support member.
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In the illustrated embodiment, each of the resilient members 370 has a first end portion 371 and a second end portion 372. The first end portion 371 of each resilient member 370 is coupled to the upright portion 344 of an upright member 331 by an attachment member 350. In the illustrated embodiment, the attachment members 350 can also act as connectors 352 to couple the upright portions 344 of adjacent upright members 331. In other embodiments, the attachment members 350 are distinct from the connectors 352. In yet other embodiments, the attachment members 350 are not separate components, but rather, are integral to the upright portions 344 of the upright members 331. In some embodiments the first end portion 371 is fixedly attached to the attachment member 350. For example, the first end portion 371 can be molded into a portion of the attachment member 350. In other embodiments, the first end portion 371 is removably attached to the attachment member 350. For example, the first end portion 371 of the resilient member 370 can be coupled to the attachment member 350 by a fastener, an elastic strap, or by a sleeve-and-retainer combination.
The child support member 310 includes a tray portion 308 and a seat 306. The second end portion 372 of each resilient member 370 is coupled to the child support member 310 such that the child support member 310 is suspended from the support frame 330. As illustrated in
In some embodiments, the seat 306 is rotatably coupled to the tray portion 308 to allow a child to freely spin while positioned in the seat 306. In the illustrated embodiment, the rotational coupling is accomplished, for example, by disposing a set of ball bearings 303 between the seat frame 307 and the tray portion 308, as illustrated in
The tray portion 308 includes a recessed area 309 configured to retain food, drinks and/or toys for entertaining a child. In some embodiments, the tray portion 308 includes an attachment member (not shown in
A cover 384 is disposed about a portion of the resilient member 370 to provide a more comfortable surface for the child to grasp the resilient member 370. The cover 384 is fabricated from a material sufficiently thick to protect the child against uncomfortable edges that may be present on the resilient member 370, but pliable enough to expand and contract with the elastic portion 382 of the resilient member 370 during movement of child support member 310. Suitable materials for cover 384 include soft plastic, leather, nylon, and the like.
In other embodiments, the resilient member includes separate components joined to form the resilient member. For example, as illustrated in
As illustrated in
Each sleeve from the set of sleeves 374 includes visual indicia 390, such as a reference numeral, that indicates the relative position in which the second end portion 372 is coupled to the child support member 310. In other embodiments, the visual indicia can be color, a figure or any other suitable indicia for indicating the relative position of the second end portion of the resilient member. In some embodiments, the visual indicia are associated with the height and/or weight of the child to be placed in the jumping device.
The second end portion 372 of each resilient member 370 is coupled to the child support member 310 such that the child support member 310 is suspended from the support frame 330. More specifically, as illustrated in
The position of the child support member 310 can be repeatedly adjusted as illustrated in
Although retainer 392 illustrated in
In illustrated embodiment, the attachment portion 512 is monolithically formed to include the clip portions 524. In other embodiments, however, the clip portions 524 are separate components, such as, for example, thin metallic strips, coupled to the bottom surface of the attachment portion. In yet other embodiments, the openings are defined by a single clip portion.
Another mechanism for coupling the retainer to the attachment portion includes a variable length retainer 692 as illustrated in
As illustrated in
In some embodiments, the first portion 893 of the retainer 892 can be pivotably coupled to the child support member 810 without a fastener 823. For example, in some embodiments, the first portion of the retainer can be configured to snap into the hole, thereby pivotably coupling the retainer to the child support member.
In some embodiments, the retainer is securely coupled to the bottom surface of the attachment portion by a spring loaded clasp. In other embodiments, the retainer is securely coupled to the bottom surface of the attachment portion by one or more elastic bands configured to receive an end portion of the retainer. In yet other embodiments, retainer is securely coupled to the bottom surface of the attachment portion by a magnetic force.
The retainer 392 can be fabricated from a variety of different materials and have a variety of different shapes. For example, in some embodiments, the retainer can have a circular cross-section, as shown in
In some embodiments, the tray portion 308 of the child support member 310 is monolithically formed to include the attachment portion 312. In other embodiments, the attachment portion is a separate component coupled to the child support member.
In some embodiments, the position of the child support member 910 relative to the support frame 930 can selectively adjustable, as described above. For example, in some embodiments, the second end portion 972 of each of the resilient members 970 can include a set of sleeves (not shown), each sleeve being configured to receive a portion of a retainer (not shown). The retainer can be configured to be coupled to the child support member 910 such that a portion of the retainer can be repeatably disposed within a different sleeve from the set of sleeves, thereby allowing the position of the child support member 910 to be adjusted. In other embodiments, the second end portion 972 is fixedly coupled to the child support member 910. In yet other embodiments, the sleeve and retainer feature can be configured to adjust the position of the child support member 910 at the first end portion 971 of the resilient members 970.
The support frame 930 includes three frame portions 931, each including an upright portion 944 and a base portion 932. Each base portion 932 includes a first base member 943 and a second base member 937, a portion of which is configured to be disposed within the first base member 943. In this manner, the base portions 932 can be selectively placed in an expanded configuration when the jumping device 900 is in use and a more compact configuration when the jumping device 900 is not in use. In some embodiments, for example, the first base member 943 and the second base member 937 are tubes, with the inner diameter of the first base member 943 being larger than the outer diameter of the second base member 937, thereby allowing a portion of the second base member 943 to be slidably disposed within the first base member 943. In some embodiments, the base portions 932 can include a locking mechanism, such as a detent, configured to securely maintain the base portion 932 in the desired (e.g., assembled or disassembled) configuration. In yet other embodiments, the base portion 932 does not include a first base member 943 and a second base member 937, but is rather a single, monolithically formed portion of the frame portion 931.
The first base member 943 of each base portion 932 includes a first connector 952 and the second base member 937 of each base portion 932 includes a second connector 953. The second connector 953 of one of the frame portions 931 is configured to engage the first connector 952 of another of the frame portions 931 such that the three frame portions 931 can be interconnected to form the support frame 930, as illustrated in FIG. 15A. As illustrated in the exploded view in
The upright portion 944 of each frame member 931 includes an attachment portion 950 configured to engage the first end portion 971 one of the resilient members 970. In some embodiments, the attachment portion 950 can be a separate component coupled to the upright portion. In other embodiments the attachment portion 950 is not a separate component, but rather, is integral to the upright portion 944 of the frame members 931.
In some embodiments the first end portion 971 is fixedly attached to the attachment portion 950. For example, the first end portion 971 can be molded into a portion of the attachment portion 950. In other embodiments, the first end portion 971 is removably attached to the attachment portion 950. For example, the first end portion 971 can be adjustably coupled to the attachment portion 950 by a sleeve-and-retainer combination of the type described above.
In some embodiments, the upright portion 944 of each frame member 931 can be removably coupled to the first connector 952. In this manner, the frame members 931 can be conveniently disassembled for storage purposes when the jumping device 900 is not in use. As illustrated in
As discussed above, the support frame can be selectively placed in an expanded configuration when the jumping device is in use and a more compact, collapsed configuration when the jumping device is not in use.
As described above, the first base member 1043 of each base portion 1032 includes a first connector 1052 and the second base member 1037 of each base portion 1032 includes a second connector 1053. The second connector 1053 of one of the frame portions 1031 is configured to engage the first connector 1052 of another of the frame portions 1031 such that the three frame portions 1031 can be interconnected to form the support frame 1030, as illustrated in
As illustrated in
As illustrated in
The base members 1132 are substantially U-shaped and include feet 1140 attached at the ground-engaging corners of each base member 1132. The feet 1140 are configured to substantially contact a support surface when the jumping device 1100 is in a deployed configuration. The feet 1140 are slip-resistant to help maintain the jumping device 1100 in a desired location. The feet 1140 can be, for example, plastic, rubber or any other suitable material.
In some embodiments, the connectors 1152 are configured to slidably receive the ends of the base members 1132 and the mid portions 1142 and include a height adjustment mechanism. The operation of such a height adjustment mechanism is described in U.S. Pat. No. 6,932,709, entitled “Free-Standing Jumping Device,” which is incorporated herein by reference in its entirety. In other embodiments, the connectors 1152 include a quick-connect mechanisms that allow for the base members 1132 to be easily removed for storage purposes.
In some embodiments, the mid portions 1142 and the top portion 1136 are separate components joined by the attachment member 1150. In some embodiments, for example, an end portion of each mid portion 1142 is pivotably coupled to its adjacent attachment member 1150. In other embodiments, only the two mid portions 1142 towards the front of the jumping device 1100 are pivotably coupled to their adjacent attachment members 1150, while the two mid portions 1142 towards the rear of the jumping device 1100 are fixedly coupled to their adjacent attachment members 1150. In this manner, the jumping device 1100 can be conveniently folded for storage purposes. In yet other embodiments, the attachment members 1150 include a quick-connect mechanisms that allow for easy removal of the mid portions 1142 and/or the top portions 1136.
As illustrated, the attachment members 1150 also serve to attach the resilient members 1170 to the support frame 1130 in a position beneath the apex 1138 of the A-shaped portions 1134 of the support frame 1130. Similar to the attachment portion described above, each attachment member 1150 has a first surface 1114 and a second surface 1115. The attachment member 1150 defines an opening 1116 between the first surface 1114 and the second surface 1115 that receives the first end portion 1171 of the resilient member 1170. A portion of the retainer 1192 is disposed within the opening 1178 of a sleeve from the set of sleeves 1174 and the retainer 1192 is coupled to the second surface 1115 of the attachment member 1150. In the illustrated embodiment, a set of clips 1124 is coupled to the second surface 1115 of the attachment member 1150. The clips 1124 are configured to receive a portion of the retainer 1192 such that the retainer 1192 can be securely coupled to the second surface 1115 of the attachment member 1150.
As shown and described above, many other mechanisms for coupling the retainer 1192 to the second surface 1115 of the attachment member 1150 are contemplated. Similarly, although the attachment member 1150 is shown and described as a separate component disposed between a top portion 1136 and a mid portion 1142 of an A-shaped portion 1134, in some embodiments, the A-shaped portions are monolithically formed to include an attachment portion performing the functions of the attachment member 1150 as described above.
In the illustrated embodiment, the second end portion 1172 is coupled to the child support member 1110. In some embodiments the second end portion 1172 is fixedly attached to the child support member 1110. For example, the second end portion 1172 can be molded into the tray portion 1108 of the child support member 1110. In other embodiments, the second end portion 1172 is removably attached to the child support member 1110. For example, the second end portion 1172 of the resilient member 1170 can be coupled to the child support member 1110 by a fastener, an elastic strap, or by a sleeve-and-retainer combination.
Although the A-frame jumping device 1100 is shown and described as having four resilient members 1170, each of which is adjustably attached to the support frame 1130, in some embodiments, a jumping device includes only two resilient members, the ends of which are attached to a child support member. For example,
In some embodiments, each of the first end portion 1271 and the second end portion 1272 include a set of sleeves (not shown) and are adjustably coupled to the child support member (not shown). In other embodiments, one of the end portions is fixedly coupled to the child support member, while the other end portion includes a set of sleeves and is adjustably coupled to the child support member in a manner as described above.
In some embodiments, a portion of the resilient member 1270 is not disposed within the support frame 1230. For example, in some embodiments, the support frame includes a series of eyelets or rings through which the resilient member is disposed.
In the illustrated embodiment, the child support member includes attachment portions 1312, each of which includes a top surface 1314 and a bottom surface 1315. The attachment portions 1312 define openings 1316 between the top surface 1314 and the bottom surface 1315 that receive a portion of the resilient member 1370. In this manner, central portion 1373 is coupled to the bottom surface 1315 of the attachment portions. Although the illustrated child support member 1313 is monolithically formed to include the attachment portions 1312, in some embodiments the attachment portions are separate components coupled to the child support member. In yet other embodiments, the attachment portions are configured such that the central portions of the resilient members are coupled to the top surface of the attachment portions.
While various embodiments of the invention have been described above, it should be understood that they have been presented by way of example only, and not limitation. For example, although the jumping devices are shown and described as having multiple resilient members, in some embodiments a jumping device according to the invention can include a single resilient member. In yet other embodiments, a jumping device can include a single resilient member having three or more end portions configured to be coupled to a child support portion and/or a support frame.
Similarly, although the resilient members are shown and described has being thin straps, in some embodiments the resilient members can be of any suitable shape, such as, for example, a member having a round cross-sectional shape.
Although the seat frame is shown and described as being rotatably coupled in one embodiment of the invention, it is understood that a rotatably coupled seat can be included in any embodiments of the invention. Conversely, in some embodiments, the seat frame is fixedly coupled to the tray portion. In other embodiments, the seat does not include a seat frame, but rather only includes the padded material coupled directly to the tray portion by a series of fasteners, such as snaps, buttons and/or hook and loop fasteners. In yet other embodiments, the seat does not include a padded material, but rather only includes a seat frame configured to retain a child. In still other embodiments, the child support member is a monolithically formed structure that includes both a tray portion and a seat.
Although specific embodiments are shown and described as having specific mechanisms for attaching the retainer to the child support member and/or the support frame, any of the disclosed attachment mechanisms can be used in any combination to attach any portion of the retainer to the child support member and/or the support frame.
Claims
1. A free-standing jumping device for a child, the jumping device comprising:
- a support frame;
- a child seat suspended from the support frame;
- a tray portion at least partially surrounding the child seat;
- a first resilient member comprising a first end portion coupled to the support frame and a second end portion coupled to the tray portion; and
- a second resilient member comprising a first end portion coupled to the support frame and a second end portion coupled to the tray portion,
- wherein the second end portion of at least one of the first resilient member and the second resilient member is selectively repositionable with respect to the tray portion to alter the position of the child seat with respect to the support frame,
- wherein the support frame comprises: a first upright member including a base portion to contact a supporting surface and an upright portion; a second upright member including a base portion to contact the supporting surface and an upright portion; and a connector coupling the first upright member to the second upright member, and
- wherein repositioning the second end portion of the least one of the first resilient member and the second resilient member effectively shortens the length of the at least one resilient member extending from the child seat to the support frame.
2. The jumping device of claim 1, wherein the child seat comprises a seat frame and material suspended from the seat frame.
3. The jumping device of claim 1, wherein the first resilient member comprises a retainer operable to couple the second end portion of the first resilient member to the child seat.
4. The jumping device of claim 3, wherein:
- the tray portion includes an attachment portion; and
- the retainer couples to the attachment portion of the tray portion.
5. The jumping device of claim 4, wherein:
- the tray portion includes a top surface and a bottom surface and a tray portion opening between the top surface and a bottom surface;
- the second end portion of the first resilient member passes through the tray portion opening; and
- the attachment portion defines a set of holes along the bottom surface, each hole being configured to receive the retainer.
6. The jumping device of claim 1, wherein:
- the tray portion has a first opening and a second opening;
- the first resilient member extends through the first opening, coupling to a bottom surface of the tray portion; and
- the second resilient member extends through the second opening, coupling to the bottom surface of the tray portion.
7. The jumping device of claim 1, wherein:
- the tray portion includes a top surface and a bottom surface; and
- the second end portions of each of the first and second resilient members being repositionably couplable to the bottom surface of the tray portion.
8. A free-standing jumping device for a child, the jumping device comprising:
- a support frame;
- a child seat suspended from the support frame;
- a tray portion at least partially surrounding the child seat;
- a first resilient member comprising a first end portion coupled to the support frame and a second end portion which passes through an opening in the tray portion and is coupled to the tray portion; and
- a second resilient member comprising a first end portion coupled to the support frame and a second end portion which passes through an opening in the tray portion and is coupled to the tray portion,
- wherein the position of the child seat relative to the support frame is selectively adjustable by shortening or lengthening a section of a resilient member extending from a top surface of the tray portion to the support frame.
9. The jumping device of claim 8, wherein the child seat comprises a seat frame and material suspended from the seat frame.
10. The jumping device of claim 8, wherein the support frame comprises a base portion to contact a supporting surface and an upright portion.
11. The jumping device of claim 8, wherein the support frame comprises:
- a first upright member including a base portion to contact a supporting surface and an upright portion;
- a second upright member including a base portion to contact the supporting surface and an upright portion, and
- a connector coupling the first upright member to the second upright member.
12. The infant support structure of claim 8, wherein each resilient member comprises an elastic spring portion and a substantially inelastic strap portion.
13. The jumping device of claim 8, wherein the first end portion of the first resilient member is coupled to an upright portion of the support frame.
14. An infant support structure comprising:
- a support frame defining a seating area, and
- a child support member positioned within the defined seating area, the child support member including a plurality of openings disposed about the child support member; and
- a plurality of resilient members suspending the child support member from the support frame, the resilient members permitting movement of the child support member with respect to the support frame, wherein each of the plurality of resilient members extends through a corresponding one of said plurality of support member openings, each resilient member comprising an elastic portion and a substantially inelastic portion,
- wherein repositioning of one or more of the plurality of resilient members within the openings repositions the child support member with respect to the support frame, and
- wherein the position of the child support member relative to the support frame is selectively adjustable by shortening or lengthening a section of a resilient member extending from a top surface of the child support member to an upright portion of the support frame.
15. The infant support structure of claim 14, wherein:
- at least one of the plurality of resilient members comprises a first end portion coupled to the support frame and a second end portion coupled to the child support member; and
- the second end portion of the at least one of the plurality of resilient members comprises a retainer configured to secure the resilient member second end portion to the child support member.
16. The infant support structure of claim 14, wherein:
- the child support member includes an attachment portion defining an attachment opening along a bottom surface of the child support member; and
- each of the plurality of resilient members comprises a first end portion coupled to the support frame and a second end portion, the second end portion including a retainer that is received into the attachment opening to couple the resilient member to the child support member.
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Type: Grant
Filed: Apr 19, 2012
Date of Patent: Mar 3, 2015
Patent Publication Number: 20130040747
Assignee: Mattel, Inc. (El Segundo, CA)
Inventors: David M. Bapst (South Wales, NY), John DeRubes (Grand Island, NY), Domenic T. Gubitosi (East Aurora, NY), Brian S. Kelly (East Aurora, NY), John Martin Maul (Machias, NY), Philip R. Pyrce (Amherst, NY), Robert W. Salmon (Buffalo, NY)
Primary Examiner: Kien Nguyen
Application Number: 13/450,695
International Classification: A63G 23/00 (20060101); A47D 13/10 (20060101); A63B 22/16 (20060101);
